Lechmere
Station
East Cambridge District
Station Information
Station Address
Cambridge St and Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
Transit Line
MBTA Green Line
Accessibility Features
Full elevator access available for wheelchairs, strollers, and luggage
Commuter's Guide
5-8 min
Between trains
10-15 min
Between trains
Quieter than Red Line stations. The new station (opened 2022) is much improved. Green Line Extension connects to Union Square and beyond.
New elevated station has great views of the Zakim Bridge. Walk to CambridgeSide Galleria (5 min) or the Museum of Science (8 min).
Travel Times from Lechmere
Bus Connections
Bluebikes docks at the new station plaza. The Esplanade bike path is accessible via the Craigie Dam Bridge — great for riding along the Charles River.
Station Lore
The oldest Green Line stop, dating to 1912.
Within Walking Distance
Where to Eat
At a Glance
“The train is never late; the schedule is merely optimistic.”
“He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston...”
— Charlie on the MTA, 1949